Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZEED Z-Play
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 953,150); the ZEED Z-Play is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZEED Z-Play by 319.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZEED Z-Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (89/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.